For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders suggests that the ability to comprehend complex ...

Maintaining eye contact can sometimes be difficult for autistic folks. Practice and therapy can help, but they’re not the only way to build relationships. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a term used ...

A new program here in Arkansas aims to improve the communication between law enforcement and people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness or autism.